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Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro specs and design hinted at in new leak

The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is projected to introduce an upcoming Qualcomm chipset to its series of Android smartphones later in 2025. Now, a new leak purports to confirm whether it will get other upgrades on its supposed launch. It also hints at the retention of Leica branding and premium build quality elements of the Civi 4.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2025 18:13

The Realme GT 7(?). (Image source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Realme GT 7: New design predicted for rumored 7,000mAh smartphone

The Realme GT series' next member is thought to launch with an improved version of the brand's new and massive 7,000mAh battery for Android smartphones. Now, the "7" is thought to have a new look as well, backed to emphasize its advanced slim-bezel screen.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2025 17:33

The compact form factor of the iPhone 13 mini is not expected to return anytime soon. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple analyst refutes notion of future iPhone mini releases

Apple is widely rumoured to be introducing a new iPhone model this year in its continued search for a fourth popular flagship iPhone. Now, a respected Apple analyst has shared fresh insights into the return of the iPhone mini range.

Alex Alderson, 30 Mar 2025 15:45

The Dimensity 9400+ debuts on April 11. (Image Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ on Oppo Find X8s series blows past Snapdragon 8 Elite phones in AI benchmark listing

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ will not only bring improved CPU performance over the vanilla Dimensity 9400. In addition, the flagship chipset will offer better AI performance that also sees it surpass the Snapdragon 8 Elite in a new benchmark listing.

Ricci Rox, 30 Mar 2025 12:25

As per latest reports, the shooting for the first Zelda movie will start later this year (Image Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo sets Zelda live-action movie release date for 2027, trilogy planned

Nintendo has confirmed that its upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda film will release in 2027. More details about the Zelda movies have appeared online.

Nitisha Upadhye, 30 Mar 2025 12:06

The Xiaomi Mijia Hidden Smart Curtain is now available in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Mijia Hidden Smart Curtain with voice commands arrives

The Xiaomi Mijia Hidden Smart Curtain has been launched in China. This is a more compact model than others from the brand and it supports HyperOS. You can control the smart home product in five different ways, including with a remote control, via the Mijia app or with voice commands.

Polly Allcock, 30 Mar 2025 11:11

The OnePlus 13T is said to sport two vertically-stacked rear cameras. (Image Source: OPPO via WhyLab)

OnePlus 13T to deliver "radical performance" after OnePlus 13 woes

The OnePlus 13T is slated to launch at the end of April as OnePlus's compact Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered device. Despite its smaller frame, the 13T could offer better performance than the OnePlus 13 which disappointed in our tests.

Ricci Rox, 30 Mar 2025 10:43

The Muse S Athena headband tracks how well your brain is functioning to help improve sleep, performance, and well-being through biofeedback. (Image source: Muse)

Muse S Athena brain training headband now available

The Muse S Athena headband continously monitors brain signals, blood flow, and other health parameters to help users improve their sleep, mental strength, and well-being through AI-powered insights and brain training.

David Chien, 30 Mar 2025 08:43

The all-silicon xMEMS Lassen MEMS tweeter module reproduces sound with higher detail and better clarity than cone drivers. (Image source: xMEMS)

xMEMS Lassen delivers high-quality audio for true wireless stereo earbuds using MEMS technology

The xMEMS Lassen is a MEMS micro-tweeter that can be used in wireless earbuds, reproducing audio with higher detail and better clarity than conventional cone drivers. The speaker does not require a separate piezo amplifier chip, enabling smaller earbud designs.

David Chien, 30 Mar 2025 06:12

The Throne X stool by Cooler Master vibrates to the beat of music being performed or its internal metronome to enhance musical immersion. (Image source: Cooler Master)

Cooler Master launches Indiegogo campaign for Throne X: An immersive stool that vibrates to the beat of music

The Throne X stool vibrates in response to music played to enhance the feeling of immersion or on its own in metronome mode to improve one's ability to maintain a steady tempo. Additionally, the chair can be connected to standard PA systems for audio input.

David Chien, 30 Mar 2025 05:25

The mobile GeForce RTX 5090 is arguably being held back by the relatively low ~150 W TGP limit of most laptops (Image source: Nvidia)

GeForce RTX 5090 laptops are a whopping 50 percent slower than the desktop RTX 5090

Our first in-house benchmarks are in for the mobile GeForce RTX 5090 and initial impressions are a mixed bag especially from a desktop perspective.

Allen Ngo, 30 Mar 2025 04:38

PS5 with Sony Bravia TV (Image source: Sony, Sony PlayStation)

PS5 Pro and PS5 games suffering from VRR stutters not experienced with Xbox versions

With VRR support, PlayStation consoles seem like a perfect match for high refresh rate TVs. Sadly, more gamers are noticing stutters with the feature active. Digital Foundry tested many PS5 games on different displays to investigate the issue.

Adam Corsetti, 29 Mar 2025 23:52

Govee's 42" Smart Tower Fan 2 Max has been released in the UK. (Image source: Govee)

New GoveeLife Smart Tower Fan 2 Max with voice controls now available in the UK

Govee has launched the new GoveeLife 42" Smart Tower Fan 2 Max in the UK. This smart home device offers a wide range of wind modes and speeds, and it can be remotely controlled via an app or with voice commands. Other features include an integrated display and RGB light, as well as support for intelligent adjustments based on room temperature.

Polly Allcock, 29 Mar 2025 23:44

There is some expectation that the Sony Xperia 1 VII release date will fall in May 2025. (Image source: Sony/@mobaziro - edited)

More supposed Sony Xperia 1 VII case renders turn up to support microphone movement rumor

More alleged renders for a Sony Xperia 1 VII protective case have been shared online, which appear to promote the rumor that Sony has relocated the microphone for the Xperia 1 VII. One of the renders is very similar to one that was leaked for the Xperia 1 VI, and it is certain that it is not the actual 2025 Mark 7 variant shown as the phone in the images.

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Mar 2025 22:39

The Lucid Gravity. The carmaker will start regular deliveries of the SUV in April 2025 (Image source: Lucid)

Lucid to accelerate electric Gravity SUV deliveries in April 2025

According to a LinkedIn post by the interim CEO, American EV maker Lucid will start delivering the Gravity SUV to a wider customer base in April. The first production units of the new model went to staff, friends, and family beginning in late 2024.

David Odejide, 29 Mar 2025 22:01

Samsung Odyssey G9 G93SC curved OLED gaming monitor (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | The 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 curved OLED monitor drops to its lowest Amazon sale price

The Samsung Odyssey G9 instantly becomes the focal point of any gaming or work setup. Its 49-inch QD-OLED panel provides the color accuracy designers demand and responsiveness that suits competitive gamers. The $949.99 Amazon sale price makes the OLED monitor a realistic investment for more buyers.

Adam Corsetti, 29 Mar 2025 20:22

GMK EVO-X2 will be available to pre-order in China on April 7, 2025 (Image source: GMK)

GMKtec announces imminent availability of Strix Halo EVO-X2 mini PC

The GMKtec EVO-X2 made its debut as one of the first mini PCs that's powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. As revealed by the company, this Strix Halo mini PC will be available to pre-order in China on April 7.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Mar 2025 19:14

The Scuf Envision Pro wireless gaming controller features OMRON mechanical switches and Sax buttons (Image source: Scuf)

Deal | Scuf Envision Pro wireless gaming controller drops to all-time low price on Amazon

The Scuf Envision Pro wireless PC-only gaming controller is now 22% off on Amazon in the US, reaching its lowest-ever price. The wireless gaming controller features five remappable G-keys, OMRON mechanical switches, adjustable instant triggers, and a customizable RGB lighting strip. It offers side-mounted SAX buttons and is compatible with only Windows PCs.

Abhinav Fating, 29 Mar 2025 19:11

The Snapdragon 8 Elite should make this project more powerful than contemporary Android gaming handhelds. (Image source: Bilibili - edited)

Modder transforms Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra twin into dedicated gaming handheld with improved cooling

Smartphones continue to surpass the raw performance of their Android gaming handhelds, even after the rise of Qualcomm's dedicated gaming handheld chipset division. In response, a modder has transformed one of Xiaomi's cheapest devices with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which it sells globally as the Poco F7 Ultra.

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2025 19:07

The T-Deck Pro is a new mobile device for makers (Image source: LilyGo)

Lilygo's T-Deck Pro launches as IoT device with LoRa, touchscreen and keyboard

The T-Deck Pro from LilyGo is a new and rather unusual mobile IoT device that is equipped with an e-ink display which is easy to read even in sunlight. It also features wireless connectivity options and should be quite versatile for tinkering.

Silvio Werner, 29 Mar 2025 19:06

The Philips Hue Secure cameras 1.2.32.976110 update has arrived. (Image source: Philips Hue)

New Philips Hue update improves battery life of smart home devices

The Philips Hue Secure cameras are receiving a new update. Version 1.2.32.976110 is the first release in 2025, bringing a range of improvements for these devices. Many are focused on the brand’s battery-powered products, with changes designed to make them last longer.

Polly Allcock, 29 Mar 2025 19:00

Preorders for the Crystal Super VR headset are now live (Image source: Pimax)

Pimax Crystal Super: High-res VR headset with foveated rendering and local dimming now orderable

The Pimax Crystal Super can now be preordered and sports a high resolution of 3840 x 3840 per eye and supports local dimming as well as foveated rendering. Two controllers are included in the box.

Silvio Werner, 29 Mar 2025 18:42

The Paperlike 13K is a new e-ink display (Image source: Dasung)

Dasung Paperlike 13K e-ink monitor sports sharp 3.2K resolution and smooth refresh rate

Dasung has introduced a new portable e-ink display called the Paperlike 13k, which supposedly is easy to read even in sunlight without much eye strain. The manufacturer also advertises a relatively high refresh rate, at least for an e-ink panel.

Silvio Werner, 29 Mar 2025 18:05

The HW3 Model Y failed the Wile E. Coyote road wall crash test. (Image source: Kyle Paul/X)

Model Y HW3 vs HW4 fake wall crash test shows why Tesla wants to upgrade older FSD computers

The infamous Wile E. Coyote crash test with a fake road painted on a wall across the real one was recently proved to be a challenge for Tesla's self-driving system. A new test that pits HW3 vs HW4 Model Y demonstrates that the latest FSD hardware is much more advanced.

Daniel Zlatev, 29 Mar 2025 15:31

The Lidl Crivit X.3 and Y.3 e-bikes are available in the Netherlands, France and Germany. (Image source: Lidl)

Lidl releases new Crivit urban e-bikes with carbon belt

Four new Lidl Crivit X.3 and Y.3 urban e-bikes are now available in some European countries. Customers can choose between step-through or stepover models, as well as carbon belt or Shimano Cues components. All four electric bicycles have a rear-mounted Mivice motor and a wide range of accessories including a smartphone mount.

Polly Allcock, 29 Mar 2025 15:17

The Garmin Fenix 8 is receiving a new beta update, version 15.17. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin improves maps in new Fenix 8 beta update

Garmin has released another beta update for the Fenix 8 AMOLED, Fenix 8 Solar, Fenix E and Enduro 3 smartwatches. Like the recent version 15.16 update, the version 15.17 release brings some new features to these wearables. One of these is said to improve navigation, and there is also a fix for a map page-related bug.

Polly Allcock, 29 Mar 2025 15:02

Samsung Display has drastically changed its inward and outward foldable concept since CES 2023. (Image source: USPTO)

Samsung's strange foldable smartphone design receives approval in the US

Samsung Display has patented the next step on in the pursuit of an ever more versatile foldable smartphone. While the device looks a fair bit like a regular book-style foldable when opened, it can be folded either way to create multiple postures that are not possible with one foldable smartphone currently.

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2025 14:58

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint is on sale in the Epic Games Store until April 9 with a 90% discount for $6. (Image source: Steam / Epic Games Store)

Epic Games Store: Open-world shooter now $6 instead of $60

Fans of tactical open-world shooters could score a real bargain in the Epic Games Store right now. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint is 90% off until April 9, bringing the price down to just $6.

Marius Müller, 29 Mar 2025 14:52

Until April 10, Borderlands 3 is available on Steam with a 90% discount for $6. (Image source: Steam)

Steam deal: AAA shooter now $6 instead of $60

If you're into fast-paced shooter action and loads of loot, there could be a great deal waiting on Steam right now. Borderlands 3 is available at a 90% discount.

Marius Müller, 29 Mar 2025 14:35

This robot is liquid and can deform, split and merge with other liquid robots. (Image source: DallE3)

Scientists create liquid robot: Almost like the T-1000 from Terminator 2 – but real

Until recently, liquid robots existed only in science fiction. Now, a research team from South Korea has developed a real-life version that can change shape, divide and even combine with other units. The first video footage of this breakthrough has already been released.

Marius Müller, 29 Mar 2025 14:30

The Colorsoft offers a beautiful 7-inch color E Ink display, letting you enjoy your favorite comics and graphic novels in their full glory. (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | Amazon Kindle Colorsoft drops to its lowest price

Amazon has slashed the price of its first ever color Kindle e-reader, Colorsoft. If you've been looking to upgrade from your aging monochrome Kindle, this is a great opportunity to grab this color e-reader at its all-time low price.

Kristen Spradlin, 29 Mar 2025 14:22

With System Shock 2 Remaster coming up in June, Nightdive Studios are hinting at a possible Remake of the same (Image Source: Nightdive Studios)

System Shock 2 remake may be in works, Nightdive Studios hint

In a recent interview, Nightdive’s director of business development, Larry Kuperman, hinted at some very interesting updates about the System Shock franchise, including a possible System Shock 3.

Nitisha Upadhye, 29 Mar 2025 14:19

Looks of a Yoga, quality of a ThinkPad, feature-set of a ThinkBook: Lenovo's ThinkPad X9-14 blurs the line

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 Gen 1 Aura Edition seems like an interesting hybrid of different Lenovo laptop lines: In terms of looks, it could be a Lenovo Yoga. In terms of the features, it could be a ThinkBook. But in terms of quality, it has all the hallmarks of a ThinkPad.

Benjamin Herzig, 29 Mar 2025 13:05

Bazzite on the ROG Ally X is an easy way to turn your handheld into a compelling Steam Deck alternative (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

🎙️ OpinionGuide: How to dual boot Bazzite on your gaming handheld of choice and why you would want to

CheckMag With official Steam OS just around the corner, Bazzite might seem irrelevant. However, Steam OS is currently still in beta, some functions don't work, and it has a far shorter supported device list. Bazzite on the other hand supports almost every x86 based handheld out there, is mature in its development process, and is very easy to set up alongside Windows. Here's how.

David Devey, 29 Mar 2025 11:54

Musk's xAI has acquired X for a valuation of $45 billion in a pure-stock trade. (Image source: xAI)

Musk's xAI acquires X for $33 billion in stocks

Elon Musk's xAI company has acquired X for $33 billion in stocks. Some speculate xAI's Grok will soon get a more extensive access to user chats and personal information as a result.

David Chien, 29 Mar 2025 03:10

It seems as though Intel has cancelled the high-end follow-up to the Arc B580 GPU we recently reviewed.

Intel Xe2 Battlemage GPUs on the chopping block as Nvidia high-end slated to remain unchallenged

Despite repeatedly appearing in leaks, it looks as though the Intel Xe2 Battlemage B770 GPU may have been cancelled. This leaves Nvidia entirely unchallenged in the high-end desktop GPU market unless AMD releases a higher-end RDNA 4 GPU soon.

Julian van der Merwe, 29 Mar 2025 02:05

The Lockin Veno smart lock series uses palm vein recognition to unlock doors. (Image source: Lockin)

Lockin Veno smart lock series launches with Venokey vein pattern recognition

The Lockin Veno smart lock series includes the ability to unlock doors using vein pattern recognition, increasing accuracy while greatly reducing the chance of home intrusions due to duplicated fingerprints or PIN numbers.

David Chien, 29 Mar 2025 01:00

The K11 packs a punch and is marketed as a gaming mini PC with OCuLink support (Image source: Allen Ngo)

Deal | Sleek GMKtec K11 mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS and 32GB DDR5 gets big price cut

The stealthy GMKtec K11 is back on sale on Amazon and has received a mentionable 25% discount, which brings the AMD Ryzen 9-powered mini PC with OCuLink back to an all-time low of $599.

Enrico Frahn, 29 Mar 2025 00:42

The 65-inch G4 OLED is one of the best-performing televisions from 2024 (Image source: LG)

Deal | 65-inch LG G4 OLED TV with 144Hz and 1,500 nits gets another massive discount

The LG G4 has already been a bit cheaper, but complimentary Visa gift cards turn last year's OLED flagship into a noteworthy deal for home cinema enthusiasts who would rather save a ton of money instead of opting for the latest G5.

Enrico Frahn, 29 Mar 2025 00:09

The Amazon Interests AI provides product recommendations based on personal interests. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon launches Interests AI to provide personal shopping recommendations

Amazon US has launched the Interests AI to automatically discover new products tailored to user prompts around-the-clock. This reduces the time wasted searching through unrelated products.

David Chien, 29 Mar 2025 00:04

The AE8 Max is powered by an AMD Ryzen chipset (Image source: Geeekom)

AMD-powered Geekom AE8 Max mini PC gets big launch discount on Amazon

The Geekom AE8 Max is a new and pretty powerful mini PC that can drive multiple high-resolution monitors and can also connect to a wired network with up to 2.5 Gbit/s. Both RAM and SSDs can be upgraded after purchase.

Silvio Werner, 28 Mar 2025 23:22

The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion will be available in three Pantone colors (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion: New pictures showcase Pantone colors just days before launch

Motorola’s new Edge 60 Fusion mid-range smartphone is set to launch in a few days. It boasts a bright 4,500-nit OLED display, a large 5,500 mAh battery, a water-resistant design and will be available in three Pantone colors. Motorola Germany is already teasing the upcoming handset on a dedicated webpage.

Hannes Brecher, 28 Mar 2025 22:44

DeepSeek-V3-0324 released with improved performance and capabilities. (Image source: DeepSeek)

DeepSeek releases improved V3 AI model three months after initial launch

The DeepSeek-V3-0324 release comes three months after the initial DeepSeek V3 launch in December 2024. This updated model has improved performance and capabilities, such as creating appealing web pages and well-written reports in Chinese.

David Chien, 28 Mar 2025 22:32

2XKO developer announces next play test and reveals character line-up

Stylish free-to-play fighting game from League of Legends dev gets update ahead of Alpha 2 play test

In its latest update about the new fighting game, 2XKO, Riot Games has confirmed that there will only be 10 playable characters at launch. The developer briefly explained why the character roster is limited and revealed the launch date for the next alpha play test in April.

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Mar 2025 21:57

Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro specs and design hinted at in new leak

Realme GT 7: New design predicted for rumored 7,000mAh smartphone

87% The world's thinnest smartphone's battery life is hard to believe - Oppo Find N5 review

Apple analyst refutes notion of future iPhone mini releases

MonsGeek Fun60 Ultra TMR hands-on review: Rapid trigger keyboard with 8 kHz wireless polling made affordable

MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ on Oppo Find X8s series blows past Snapdragon 8 Elite phones in AI benchmark listing

Nintendo sets Zelda live-action movie release date for 2027, trilogy planned

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop Analysis - Faster, but there is more to come

New Xiaomi Mijia Hidden Smart Curtain with voice commands arrives

OnePlus 13T to deliver "radical performance" after OnePlus 13 woes

Muse S Athena brain training headband now available

xMEMS Lassen delivers high-quality audio for true wireless stereo earbuds using MEMS technology

Cooler Master launches Indiegogo campaign for Throne X: An immersive stool that vibrates to the beat of music

GeForce RTX 5090 laptops are a whopping 50 percent slower than the desktop RTX 5090

PS5 Pro and PS5 games suffering from VRR stutters not experienced with Xbox versions

New GoveeLife Smart Tower Fan 2 Max with voice controls now available in the UK

Video: AMD Fire Range + RTX 5080/5090 = pure laptop insanity!

More supposed Sony Xperia 1 VII case renders turn up to support microphone movement rumor

Lucid to accelerate electric Gravity SUV deliveries in April 2025

Deal | The 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 curved OLED monitor drops to its lowest Amazon sale price

GMKtec announces imminent availability of Strix Halo EVO-X2 mini PC

Deal | Scuf Envision Pro wireless gaming controller drops to all-time low price on Amazon

Modder transforms Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra twin into dedicated gaming handheld with improved cooling

Lilygo's T-Deck Pro launches as IoT device with LoRa, touchscreen and keyboard

New Philips Hue update improves battery life of smart home devices

Pimax Crystal Super: High-res VR headset with foveated rendering and local dimming now orderable

Dasung Paperlike 13K e-ink monitor sports sharp 3.2K resolution and smooth refresh rate

Model Y HW3 vs HW4 fake wall crash test shows why Tesla wants to upgrade older FSD computers

Lidl releases new Crivit urban e-bikes with carbon belt

Garmin improves maps in new Fenix 8 beta update

Samsung's strange foldable smartphone design receives approval in the US

Epic Games Store: Open-world shooter now $6 instead of $60

Steam deal: AAA shooter now $6 instead of $60

Scientists create liquid robot: Almost like the T-1000 from Terminator 2 – but real

Deal | Amazon Kindle Colorsoft drops to its lowest price

System Shock 2 remake may be in works, Nightdive Studios hint

Looks of a Yoga, quality of a ThinkPad, feature-set of a ThinkBook: Lenovo's ThinkPad X9-14 blurs the line

🎙️ OpinionGuide: How to dual boot Bazzite on your gaming handheld of choice and why you would want to

Musk's xAI acquires X for $33 billion in stocks

Intel Xe2 Battlemage GPUs on the chopping block as Nvidia high-end slated to remain unchallenged

Lockin Veno smart lock series launches with Venokey vein pattern recognition

Deal | Sleek GMKtec K11 mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS and 32GB DDR5 gets big price cut

Deal | 65-inch LG G4 OLED TV with 144Hz and 1,500 nits gets another massive discount

Amazon launches Interests AI to provide personal shopping recommendations

AMD-powered Geekom AE8 Max mini PC gets big launch discount on Amazon

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion: New pictures showcase Pantone colors just days before launch

DeepSeek releases improved V3 AI model three months after initial launch

89% Samsung Galaxy S25 review - The star among compact smartphones is losing ground

Work hard, play harder: Keychron K4 HE wireless gaming keyboard tested

Stylish free-to-play fighting game from League of Legends dev gets update ahead of Alpha 2 play test

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